Verdelin
He is asking for a thousand crowns, in order to arrange your marriage.

Julie
Then, forget, sir, all that I said to you; I do not wish for a
marriage which has been purchased by the humiliation of my father.

Mercadet (aside)
She is magnificent!

Verdelin
Julie! I will go at once and get the money for you. (Exit.)



SCENE FOURTEENTH


The same persons, except Verdelin; then the servants.


Julie
Oh, father! Why did you not tell me?

Mercadet (kissing her)
You have saved us all! Ah! when shall I be so rich and powerful that I
may make him repent of a favor done so grudgingly?

Mme. Mercadet